cambic horizon
cambic horizon A weakly developed mineral soil horizon of the middle part (B horizon) of soil profiles, and one that has few distinguishing morphological characteristics except for evidence of weathering and sometimes of gleying. It is found in brown earths and gleys. It is a USDA term.
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